St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Site: Burlington
Service: Halton Seniors Mental Health Outreach Program
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN1585 | Last Full Update: 20 Mar 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-681-8233 |
| Toll Free Phone | Acton, Georgetown and northwest Mississauga 1-866-429-7677 |
| Fax | 905-681-8628 |
| Website | www.hgmhop.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/stjosephshealthcarefoundation Twitter: twitter.com/STJOESHAMILTON YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/stjoesfoundation |
| Primary Contact | Eugenia Petersen, Administrative Assistant; Phone: 905-681-8233 ext 222; Email: epeterse@stjoes.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Julia Baxter, Manager, Seniors Mental Health Outpatient and Outreach Programs; Phone: 905-681-8233 ext 226; Email: jabaxter@stjoes.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | June 1999 - Service Agreement |
| Funding | Provincial - HNHB and MH LHIN funded |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | A program providing specialized service to older adults with complex mental health and addiction needs Clients may include seniors who have: * behavioural disturbances or mental health problems associated with cognitive impairment * mental health and/or addiction problems accompanied by significant medical illness or functional needs * chronic mental illness who develop complicating age-related physical or mental health disorders * late-onset severe mental illness * the program involves specialists in geriatric psychiatry, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, and education * outreach service available for those unable to access traditional services * prospective clients require a family physician The Halton program is also staffed with a seniors concurrent disorder worker through a local partnership with Halton Alcohol Drug and Gambling Assessment Prevention and Treatment Services (ADAPT) The program also has staff called Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants (PRCs) who: * provide a targeted educational and community development service and support for health providers * provide education, facilitation and system support to staff in Long-Term Care facilities and staff of LTC funded community support agencies Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Group for Depression In the Older Adult: * a variety of group and CBT strategies and skills are aimed at assisting seniors to reduce their level of depression and anxiety and develop coping strategies to manage symptoms |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region - and North West Mississauga |
| Eligibility | Ages: 65 year(s) and up Seniors, with age related severe mental illness Seniors under the age of 65 will be reviewed for eligibility on a case-by-case basis CBT Group: older adult, male or female, minimum age 65, primary diagnosis of depression * excludes persons with diagnosis of dementia or with cognitive impairment with MMSE < 24 or persons who are suicidal |
| Application | * must have the agreement of the clients' family physician * call office if you have any questions about a possible referral * call the office if there are any questions regarding the clinical, educational and/or community development service aspects of the program |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services ; Where a client speaks language other than English, we will partner with local multicultural language translation services |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Appleby Line and South Service Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Mental Health / Addictions ; Older Adults |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Geriatric Psychiatry ; Geriatric Psychiatry Resources |
| Service Categories | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ~ Older Adults ~ Mood Disorders ; Condition Specific Treatment ~ Older Adults ~ Concurrent Disorder ; Geriatric Assessment ; Geriatric Psychiatry ; Mental Health Evaluation ~ Older Adults |
